Dissertation in Psychology

Week 2 TASK 1: Discuss possible debates around your research area of interest

Dear Students, for this formative task please initiate a discussion for the possible debates that exist around your research area of interest.

For successful participation in this discussion forum please:

1) Clearly state your research topic. 

2) Clearly state in which research area your research topic falls (i.e. health psychology etc)

3) Identify 3 research papers (articles/journals) that were examining your research area of interest and BRIEFLY describe their findings.

Length: Content/discussion post 500 words

Week 2 TASK 2: Individual Submission - Identify and Explain the logic of choosing your research topic.

In this formative assignment, you are required to Identify and Explain the logic of choosing your research topic.

For a successful submission please approach the following;

1) Identify and discuss the research background with a brief overview of other already investigated key studies, 

2) Identify and discuss possible research gaps available that proposes future research around the area of your investigation.

Please Reference all sources in line with the requirements of APA Referencing.

Length: 650-750 words;

DUE DATE – 3RD JUNE 2021